A New Range of Compasses by SOL Gear News

© Burton MacCall

SOL have released a new range of lightweight and wearable compasses, adding to their line of outdoor survival products. The range offers five new compasses to aid in any outdoor adventure.

Clear markings mean all compasses are easy-to-read, with liquid-filled capsules helping to stabilise compass needles for more accurate readings.

Zipper Pull Compass - S.R.P £5.99

  • Pack or Wear It – Attach to a zipper on a pack, pocket, or shirt so you always have a compass on you.
  • Lightweight – Each compass weighs less than 1 ounce.
  • 2-Pack – Comes with two zipper pull compasses per pack.

    Whistle Compass - S.R.P £3.99

    • Safety & Navigation – Integrated high decibel safety whistle and compass.
    • Precise and Easy Reading – Read the 1.25" compass face with a dual-coloured magnetic needle.
    • Lightweight – Weighs a mere half ounce.

    Map Compass - S.R.P £6.99

    • Rounded Baseplate – Fits comfortably into your pocket or palm.
    • Rotating Bezel – Align your readings with True North.

    Deluxe Map Compass - S.R.P £11.00

    • Rounded Baseplate – Fits comfortably into your pocket or palm.
    • Rotating Bezel – Align your readings with True North. Intended for use in the northern hemisphere.
    • Magnifying Glass – To aid with map magnification.
    • Longer Baseplate – To make bearings easier to take.
    • Rubber Grip around Bezel – Easier to use with gloves on.

    Sighting Compass with Mirror - S.R.P £21.99

    • Clear Navigation – Liquid filled, adjustable bezel, index lines, and orienting arrows keep you headed in the right direction.
    • Sighting Mirror – Allows for precise bearings and doubles as an emergency signal mirror.
    • Declination – Adjust the declination with the included tool to improve accuracy.
    • Night Visibility – The bezel, waypoints, index line, magnetic needle, and orientation arrows glow in the dark.
    • Rulers & Ratios – Edges have inch and millimetre rulers with ratios for use on any map.
    • Extended Base Plate with Magnifier - Easily read map details and plot route.
    • Clinometer – Measure slope angles. Intended for use in the northern hemisphere only.

    Survive Outdoors Longer® offers a range of products, covering all the essentials for outdoor survival. From protecting adventurers against the hot and cold, sheltering them from the wind and rain, to aiding in navigation, fire lighting and with medical injuries, SOL provides all the necessary tools.


    For more information Visit the SOL Website



    10 Oct, 2022

    It is a shame all of these appear to be 1:24,000 instead of 1:25,000

    10 Oct, 2022

    American innit. I'm sure Jacob Rees-Mogg would heartily approve of us all buying baseplate compasses with scales in inches though.


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